We are excited that you have chosen to enroll your child into Jackson Public Schools! We wish to make the registration process as easy as possible as we begin to transition your child into his/her new school. 

The following items are REQUIRED for enrollment: 

• 2024-25   Y5/K - 8th Grade Enrollment Packet   or  Formularios de Inscripción e Información en Español
• Birth Certificate - Copy of birth certificate OR other reliable proof of identity along with Inability to Provide Birth Certificate / Student Age & Identity Form (available in the school office). 
• Immunization Record - According to State law, we will need proof of all your child's immunizations. If you are not certain your child is up to date with his/her immunizations, please contact your family practitioner.   
• Residency Verification -Two valid forms of proof of residency (refer to attached Residency Verification for acceptable items).
• Proof of Custody - If custody arrangements for the child are applicable, we need a copy of the most current custody paperwork. If documents exist that include adoption certificates or legal name changes, please have custody papers. Special Education -if your child has received special education services, such as speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, resource room help, etc., a copy of the most recent IEP or 504 Plan is essential.

Kindergarten Students:  

To be eligible for kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024.  If your child turns 5 years old between September 2, 2024 - December 1, 2024, you may apply for a Kindergarten Waiver.  This need to be completed and turned in with all of the above documents.

Schools of Choice

If you are seeking enrollment to Jackson Public Schools, but reside in another district, a Schools of Choice application form needs to be completed and returned to the school office. The Schools of Choice application is good for the duration the student is enrolled with Jackson Public Schools.

Schools of Choice Annual Notice 

JPS Schools of Choice Application

JPS Escuelas de Elección Solicitud

We are excited that you have chosen to enroll your child into Jackson Public Schools! We wish to make the registration process as easy as possible as we begin to transition your child into his/her new school. 

The following items are REQUIRED for enrollment: 

• 2024-25  Jackson High School or Jackson Pathways High School Enrollment Packet    or  Formularios de Inscripción e Información en Español
• Birth Certificate - Copy of birth certificate OR other reliable proof of identity along with Inability to Provide Birth Certificate / Student Age & Identity Form (available in the school office). 
• Immunization Record - According to State law, we will need proof of all your child's immunizations. If you are not certain your child is up to date with his/her immunizations, please contact your family practitioner.   
• Residency Verification -Two valid forms of proof of residency (refer to attached Residency Verification for acceptable items).
• Proof of Custody - If custody arrangements for the child are applicable, we need a copy of the most current custody paperwork. If documents exist that include adoption certificates or legal name changes, please have custody papers. Special Education -if your child has received special education services, such as speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, resource room help, etc., a copy of the most recent IEP or 504 Plan is essential.

Schools of Choice

If you are seeking enrollment to Jackson Public Schools, but reside in another district, a Schools of Choice application form needs to be completed and returned to the school office. The Schools of Choice application is good for the duration the student is enrolled with Jackson Public Schools.

Schools of Choice Annual Notice 

JPS Schools of Choice Application

JPS Escuelas de Elección Solicitud

If you are seeking enrollment to Jackson Public Schools, but reside in another district, a Schools of Choice application form needs to be completed and returned to the school office. The Schools of Choice application is good for the duration the student is enrolled with Jackson Public Schools.

Schools of Choice Annual Notice 

JPS Schools of Choice Application

JPS Escuelas de Elección Solicitud